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“We like the wrong sorts of girls, they wrote. They are usually the ones worth writing about.” quote by Catherynne M. Valente
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“We like the wrong sorts of girls, they wrote. They are usually the ones worth writing about.”

Catherynne M. Valente

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, 2016

We are often attracted to people who are unconventional or flawed, and those are the stories that resonate most.

In simple terms: We like unconventional girls; they make compelling stories.

Key Takeaway

Embrace authenticity over conformity.

Themes

authenticity relationships storytelling

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • creative collaborations
  • personal growth
  • cultural critique

Key Concepts

Romanticism human complexity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What draws you to unconventional people?
  • How do you balance idealization with reality?
A Different Perspective

Attraction to the "wrong" can lead to unhealthy patterns.

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